Greenfield, criticized Israel's behaviour in the West Bank at a meeting of the UN Security Council on Wednesday. Thomas-Greenfield accused Israeli settlers of carrying out extreme violence against Palestinians in the territory.

West Bank annexation could also undermine Israeli alliances with Egypt and Jordan and alienate European military partners who have assisted U.S. missile defense efforts, leaving Washington alone to shoulder the burden.

Palestinians will certainly resist. The nature of the resistance will prove critical in the success or failure of the Israeli scheme.

I support whatever solution we can do to get peace," the incoming Republican president said, as Israeli troops and settlers continue attacking Palestinians.

Israel is getting ready to annex the occupied Palestinian West Bank. The annexation will be a major step backwards on the road to Palestinian freedom and will likely serve as a catalyst for a new Palestinian uprising.

ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports on how the second Trump presidency could impact whether Israel allows Jewish settlers to stake claims to disputed territory in the Golan Heights and the West Bank.